Passat R (MY18) DSG minor issues

[sinstr]

Hey all,

I have tried searching this but haven't come across any info and wanted some advice and to hear if others experience these issues before getting checked out.

As per title I have a MY18 Passat R and I drive the car in manual mode most of the time. When going at slower speeds (around 20kmph) if I go from second gear back to first gear there is often a massive delay in the engagement of the gear (1-2 seconds) which I have found can be dangerous if there is on coming traffic for example.

Can anyone else confirm if they are having these issues. Should I be getting this checked under warranty at a dealership.

Appreciate any input or others experiences.

Cheers!

[zzc2010]

Hey all,

I have tried searching this but haven't come across any info and wanted some advice and to hear if others experience these issues before getting checked out.

As per title I have a MY18 Passat R and I drive the car in manual mode most of the time. When going at slower speeds (around 20kmph) if I go from second gear back to first gear there is often a massive delay in the engagement of the gear (1-2 seconds) which I have found can be dangerous if there is on coming traffic for example.

Can anyone else confirm if they are having these issues. Should I be getting this checked under warranty at a dealership.

Appreciate any input or others experiences.

Cheers!

You should use 1st gear after take off. It’s DSG first gear protection.


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[Kachingg]

You should use 1st gear after take off. It’s DSG first gear protection.


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Yep 1st gear normal only will engage at a standstill so its a delay to match the speed your going so no damage happens

[sinstr]

Thanks for the clarification. That makes sense. It threw me off a bit as sometimes it has the delay and other times it works perfectly.

Cheers!

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[zzc2010]

Thanks for the clarification. That makes sense. It threw me off a bit as sometimes it has the delay and other times it works perfectly.

Cheers!

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Not sure if you’ve driven a manual car. The revs need to be matched in between the gearbox and the engine if you drive it hard. Each time you downgear, the revs jumps higher and it delivers more power. However, drastically more heat for the transmission to handle when you smash it.


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[Hillbilly]

Why buy an auto and drive it manually Obviously the box knows more than you LOL

[sinstr]

Not sure if you’ve driven a manual car. The revs need to be matched in between the gearbox and the engine if you drive it hard. Each time you downgear, the revs jumps higher and it delivers more power. However, drastically more heat for the transmission to handle when you smash it.


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Yep I have owned multiple high powered manual modified cars (gtr, evo etc) so I understand what you mean. In these cases I'm rolling into a roundabout for example at 10-20kms and looking to exit quickly hence the reason I'm knocking it back to first. After some testing this arvo if I leave it in 2nd and exit quickly it puts itself back to first anyway which is fine I'll just adjust how I drive and it will be all good.

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[sinstr]

Why buy an auto and drive it manually Obviously the box knows more than you LOL

I much prefer driving it in manual, in auto it takes time for it to kick back gears whereas manual you can preset the gear for what you want to do.

I'm sure others here are the same and besides you cant get the Passat 206 in manual hehe

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[mr gee]

what I do with mine when approaching a roundabout or tight corner is pop the gear into sport mode.